Jan 14, 2025 · World map providing approximate representation of the killer whale's range. Lifespan & Reproduction The average lifespan for male killer whales is about 30 years, but they can live up to at least 60 years.

Jun 24, 2021 · A new interactive data-map enables anyone to delve into the details. Scientists at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center have created a new data mapping tool to help people understand when and where large whales occur off the East Coast.

2021 Map Overview - Existing and Proposed Critical Habitat; 2021 Map Detail - Existing and Proposed Critical Habitat; September 19, 2019: NOAA Fisheries proposes to revise the critical habitat designation for the Southern Resident killer whale (SRKW; Orcinus orca). Designated critical habitat currently includes inland waters of Washington state.

Interactive map of North Atlantic right whale sightings. The Right Whale Sighting Advisory System (WhaleMap) aims to reduce collisions between ships and endangered North Atlantic right whales by alerting mariners to their presence.

Jan 14, 2025 · Despite its common name, the pygmy killer whale is a small member of the oceanic dolphin family. They are often confused with false killer whales and melon-headed whales. This species is found primarily in deep waters throughout tropical and subtropical areas of …

Most of the transient killer whales photographed in the inland waters of Southeast Alaska share the West Coast Transient haplotype and have been seen in association with British Columbia/Washington State transients.

Aug 2, 2021 · We, NOAA Fisheries, have revised the critical habitat designation for the Southern Resident killer whale (Orcinus orca) distinct population segment (DPS) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) by expanding it to include habitat along the U.S. West Coast, while maintaining the whales' currently designated critical habitat in inland waters of ...

Southern Resident Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) In 2005, the Southern Resident killer whale was listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. Learn more about the Southern Resident killer whale’s status, management, recovery efforts, …

Nov 27, 2024 · Main Hawaiian Islands Insular False Killer Whale Critical Habitat Map and GIS Data

Feb 16, 2021 · These maps for the three populations or stocks of false killer whales depict the range for the main Hawaiian Islands insular population (listed as an endangered distinct population segment under the Endangered Species Act), the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands population, and the Hawai’i pelagic pop